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changes in Patreon? (Patreon)

Published:
2022-10-21 14:40:53
Imported:
2026-06

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Hi all! I'm thinking about implementing some changes in how Patreon works. 

The most important, is I'm thinking about dropping the monthly suggested pieces.
I enjoy doing them, but I have noticed that as time goes on, I receive less and less suggestions. It feels like it's always only the same 5 people suggesting ideas out of almost 70 Patrons (which is why you often see me drawing for the same people).

I often advertise the free suggestions to FA and twitter but it hasn't really been an incentive for new patrons to sign up. Since yesterday, I haven't gotten a single suggestion on my Halloween post which I thought would instead be fun and interesting :( so, maybe it's time to change things up?

Right now, I pick three suggestions a month, one for every tier. If people don't care about them so much, maybe I should change the method, and not do them monthly anymore. I'd still take suggestions from you Patrons of course, but only whenever I feel like it; maybe every couple months or so? I could offer more frequent YCHs, too, and more polls, to give everyone a chance to vote their favorite characters and subjects, rather than suggesting them.


So tl,dr, the question is:

WOULD YOU STOP BEING A PATRON IF I GOT RID OF THE MONTHLY SUGGESTIONS?


Comments

GreenDreamer

I'd miss the monthly suggestions, but I understand your frustrations. I have ADHD so any ideas I have immediately delete themselves from my mind unless I write them down as soon as they come. On top of that, I feel guilty asking for multiple characters(especially if it's done for free), so I have to limit myself to just one. It's hard for me to think of things without focusing almost entirely on it, which is why I almost never get anything done.

Mirrdae

I have a lot of trouble coming up with new ideas these days. I try, but I just freeze up when I'm trying to think of things. ^^; I've been relying on everyone else to come up with neat ideas. They're fun but not why I'm a Patron.

Ignition Copywriting

I was always under the impression that if something isn’t chosen it gets put in the next months thing. I’ve been a subscriber for many month and haven’t gotten my suggestion chosen so I’ve been waiting for my thing to get picked haha

Anolise

You might get more suggestions by simplifying the process for your patrons. If I recall, the last few times a suggestion post went up, patrons were asked to submit a Google form, and in that form there were also instructions to read the Request Guidelines first which list about fifty kinks sorted by artist preference. It's a lot of clicking and reading which can be intimidating for some; compare to e.g. Insomniac's suggestion posts which just tell people to write down an idea in the comments. Making a request shouldn't feel like doing paperwork!

hologram
>>94030194

I've had a message that says: "Don't want to use the form, or can't access it? Send me a message here on Patreon with your idea, and I'll add it to the form myself!" on my suggestion posts since July. Hasn't changed anything. The list of do's/dont's are there because people asked for them ^^;

hologram
>>94027147

Yeah, that's how it works. The 2€ tier is the one with the most suggestions, so at least in that tier I have been able to draw for a different person every month so far. The 5 and 10 tiers have a lot of patrons, but only a couple of them send in ideas.

hologram
>>94025720

Aww you shouldn't feel guilty, since it's ME who is asking for the ideas to be submitted! But I can understand ADHD not helping ;;

grew

I was hesitant to put a halloween suggestion because I was afraid it would reduce my chances of having one of my ideas chosen for next month. I feel ashamed, for that and a bit for everything...

hologram
>>94038136

I am sorry you feel ashamed! you have no reason to be, don't worry! you are very supportive and I really appreciate it :)

grew
>>94038136

Thanks. I was having a very bad weekend when I wrote this. But still, I can't help but feel a little guilty.

Crimson

Your art is always good and still love the art that you drawn for me I would love to keep supporting you,and will miss the monthly suggestion if you decide to drop it